---
title: "Liquid Handling Pipette"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0614cf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# Liquid Handling Pipette

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0614cf

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency, has reached the contract award stage for the purchase of compact automated liquid handling systems. This contract, titled "Liquid Handling Pipette," is part of their efforts to support diagnostic and research activities and falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Scheduled between 29th January 2026 and 31st March 2026, the procurement method was direct and below threshold, without competition. The procurement took place in London, UK, with the procurement status marked as complete.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. As Bio Molecular Systems Limited, an SME based in London, has been awarded the contract, it highlights that similar businesses with expertise in laboratory apparatus can find growth opportunities within government procurement. The procurement, valued at £75,410 (excluding VAT), suggests that smaller firms capable of offering specialised equipment quickly and efficiently can compete effectively, particularly in direct award scenarios without open competition.

## Notice

This contract covers the purchase of compact automated liquid handling systems to support diagnostic and research activities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009220-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,410 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIO MOLECULAR SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 07:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009220-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009220-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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